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Mac-Compatible Upgrade Cards: PowerLogix: Blue Chip G3 1.0 "Pismo" Specs

PowerLogix Blue Chip

The PowerLogix Blue Chip G3 1.0 "Pismo" features a 1.0 GHz (1000 MHz) PowerPC 750gx (G3) processor with 1 MB of backside cache on a 1.0 GHz backside bus (1:1). The Blue Chip G3 is installed in the PowerBook G3 daughtercard slot, replacing the original daughtercard. The Blue Chip G3 "Pismo" models are similar to earlier models in the Blue Chip series, but add a software adjustable clock speed feature, which allows the user to change the speed from the stock speed down to 300 MHz in order to conserve battery life.


Introduction Date: April 5, 2004 Discontinued Date: December 31, 2005
Processor Type: PowerPC 750gx (G3) Processor Speed: 1.0 GHz (1000 MHz)
Card Type: PB G3 Daughtercard Speed Control: Fixed
Relative Speed Boost: 2.5x 1. FPU (Integrated): PowerPC 750gx (G3)
Backside Bus Speed: 1.0 GHz (1:1) Data Path: 64-bit
Level 1 Cache: 64k Level 2 Cache: 1 MB (backside)
RAM Type: N/A VRAM Type: N/A
Standard RAM: N/A Maximum RAM: N/A
Onboard RAM: None RAM Slots: N/A
Standard VRAM: N/A Maximum VRAM: N/A
Supported Systems: PowerBook G3 "FW" 2. Supported MacOS: 9.2, X 10.1+ 3.
Dimensions: N/A Avg. Weight: N/A
Original Price: $399 US Est. Current Price: N/A
Notes: 1. Minimum speed boost as provided by manufacturer.
2. Supports PowerBook G3/400 "FW" and PowerBook G3/500 "FW".
3. Apple provides no official support for third-party upgrade cards.
4. Photo Credit: PowerLogix.




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